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CAR and CSTR Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Practice Guidelines: Part 1 Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA).

Authors :
Nguyen, Elsie T.
Green, Courtney R.
Adams, Scott J.
Bishop, Helen
Gleeton, Guylaine
Hague, Cameron J.
Hanneman, Kate
Harris, Scott
Strzelczyk, Jacek
Dennie, Carole
Source :
Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal. Aug2024, Vol. 75 Issue 3, p488-501. 14p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Imaging the heart is one of the most technically challenging applications of Computed Tomography (CT) due to the presence of cardiac motion limiting optimal visualization of small structures such as the coronary arteries. Electrocardiographic gating during CT data acquisition facilitates motion free imaging of the coronary arteries. Since publishing the first version of the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) cardiac CT guidelines, many technological advances in CT hardware and software have emerged necessitating an update. The goal of these cardiac CT practice guidelines is to present an overview of the current evidence supporting the use of cardiac CT in various clinical scenarios and to outline standards of practice for patient safety and quality of care when establishing a cardiac CT program in Canada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08465371
Volume :
75
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178761677
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/08465371241233240